Highlights

Complete with high-lift jack and electric ‘Superwinch’
Canvas tilt fitted and in very good condition
No issues encountered during the vendor’s three-year ownership
Exempt from road tax and MOT

The Appeal

Much like its British 4x4 counterpart the Land Rover, the Toyota Land Cruiser’s fundamental design remained fundamentally unchanged for many years. The revered J40 generation endured all the way from 1960 to 1984 - and it continued to be built in Brazil until 2001!

In 1981, diesel J40s gained front disc brakes and it’s one of these examples we have here. Subtly updated with more modern seats, tyres and offroad accessories including a high-lift jack and electric winch, this looks a supremely usable example that’s bound to be a lot of fun. As a right-hand drive Japanese market example, it’s ideally suited to UK roads and has the added benefit of a canvas tilt roof - perfect for the summer months when it can be transformed into a full convertible if desired.

Presented in very good overall condition and reportedly delivering trouble-free motoring throughout present ownership, it offers a compelling opportunity for those seeking a classic 4x4 we don't see so often in the UK.

The History and Paperwork

Right-hand drive Japanese market example
UK road registered since April 2016
73,664 km indicated
Acquired by the vendor in May 2021
Three former UK registered keepers
V5C and a collection of invoices accompany the car

The Condition

Well-presented chassis appears in very sound order
Smart steel wheels, finished in black to match the bodywork
Sand canvas tilt fitted and in new condition with it only being a few years old
The bodywork appears straight and solid with no notable imperfections
The paint looks glossy but shows a few age-commensurate imperfections and some ‘peel’ to the finish
Very smart interior, uprated with more modern tan seats
Central cubby box fitted
Walnut and stainless steel flooring in the rear
The controls and upholstery appear free from notable wear
We’re not informed of any known issues with the cabin electrics

The Mechanics

3.2-litre 2B four-cylinder diesel
Four-speed manual gearbox
Equipped with low-range and four-wheel-drive
Four-wheel leaf-spring suspension
Cooper Discoverer GT tyres fitted
Full-size spare wheel
High-lift jack and electric ‘Superwinch’ fitted
The vendor demonstrates that it starts easily and runs well

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